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New Abbey Model Opens in the Villas at Great Plains Park
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that their new Abbey model is now open in the Villas at Great Plains Park, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new model adds upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for the buyer purchasing a home in the Villas at... - September 22, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Healing in August After July's Sharp Drop in Home Sales Activity
Home sales activity in August suggests that the metro Chicago real estate market is healing after the sharp decline in sales recorded a month earlier and triggered largely by the expiration of the federal homebuyer tax credit. That was the conclusion of an analysis by RE/MAX of home sales... - September 22, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Local Builder Receives First Gold-Level National Green Building Certification in Arlington
Local general contracting firm Arlington Designer Homes received the first ever Gold-level Green Building Certification in Arlington from the National Association of Home Builders. This new, custom-built green home, located on Underwood St. in North Arlington, is only the sixth house in the state of Virginia to be certificated at the Gold level. The home also received a HERS score (home energy rating) of 55, meaning it is 45% more energy efficient than a standard new home on the market today. - September 22, 2010 - Arlington Designer Homes
The Jones Company Invests in New Website
Online presence a top priority - September 22, 2010 - The Jones Company
Ibstock Brick Awarded Responsible Sourcing Standard
Ibstock Brick has been awarded the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Standard which demonstrates that their products are produced with minimal environmental impact and are sustainable. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Brick Dominates the BDA Award Shortlist … Again
Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted with a record-breaking 40 projects for the 2010 BDA Awards which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches Smartphone Brick App
Ibstock Brick launches a free smartphone app to help customers easily and conveniently select bricks from their mobile phone. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
2 Point Perspective Celebrates Opening of Sustainable Healthcare Project
The new ORA Dental Studio in Wicker Park will be the first Chicago dental office awarded LEED Silver Certification. - September 22, 2010 - 2 Point Perspective
NaturCert Signs Representative Office for Spain & Andorra
NaturCert announces the appointment of Grupo Natura for providing NaturCert Certification in Spain & Andorra. - September 22, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Sivan Design Has Been Awarded by the Israel National Roads Company to Perform R&D of Methods for the Evaluation of Sight Triangles in Intersections Using 3D GIS
Sivan Design is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Israel National Roads Company to perform research and development for the evaluation of sight triangles in intersections on a three dimensional GIS application. The development will be based on Sivan Design’s Roads... - September 22, 2010 - Sivan Design
Supnick Real Estate Offers Self Storage Owners and Operators Two New Free Services
Self Storage Brokerage and Management Consulting firm offers Free valuation, marketing and management services to the self storage industry, all designed to assist owners in meeting the demands of today’s challenging economic environment. - September 22, 2010 - Supnick Real Estate Co.
RE/MAX Honors Kane County Agents for Career Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates at two offices in Kane County, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards recognize their continued success in the metro Chicago real estate market, which is one of the... - September 22, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Waterpointe Homes Opens Newport Beach Model Homes for Grand Opening October 2 & 3
Pledging a $1,000 donation to Orangewood Children’s Home for every home sold during the grand opening on October 2 and 3, Waterpointe Homes invites everyone to tour the new model homes at Newport Palisades in Newport Beach. - September 22, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes
Neal Communities Opening Two New Models at Sawgrass
Neal Communities will introduce two brand new, furnished model homes at Sawgrass, the premier golf and country club community located on Auburn Road north of Venice Avenue in Venice. - September 22, 2010 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Chicago Real Estate Firm Dream Town Realty Adds New Agents This Summer
Dream Town Realty hired dozens of new agents over the summer, including Dana Dinello who joined the agency in July. Ms. Dinello is a fulltime Chicago realtor offering buyer and seller services to clients. - September 22, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Town Hall Series Helps Distressed Nevada Homeowners
Free meeting being held at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, features discussions with Realtors, attorneys and mortgage specialists. - September 22, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
Marine Sciences Consortium Opens New Education Campus
Marine Science Consortium, a marine biology education campus, opens a new Wallops Island, Virginia facility for university, college and high school students. - September 21, 2010 - STV Inc.
Jim Mutka Joins RE/MAX Realty Group South in Fort Myers, Florida
Mike McNamara Manager/Realtor of RE/MAX Realty Group South is proud to announce Jim Mutka has joined his office in Fort Myers, Florida. - September 21, 2010 - REMAX Realty Group South
Replacement Floor for the Sacred Heart Church in Wimbledon Using FlexiDry Fast Drying Screed
Work to replace the sunken floor at the Sacred Heart Church commenced in April this year with a total of almost a million pounds being spent on the church renovation. - September 20, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Legat Architects, Henricksen, and Chicago Bulls College Prep Join Forces in Pro Bono Project to Prove Learning Environments Matter
Over 20 Chicago-area firms have donated their products and services to transform three classrooms at Chicago Bulls College Prep. The renewed classrooms will be monitored to determine how the changes impact student performance. - September 20, 2010 - Legat Architects, Inc.
The Jones Company Announces Expansion of Offerings in Hendersonville
Company opens new phase and expands to additional development. - September 20, 2010 - The Jones Company
Peabody Orlando Expansion Unveils Sept. 23
Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), provided building envelope consulting services for Peabody Orlando’s $450 million dollar expansion scheduled to be unveiled Sept. 23, 2010. The hotel will now feature over 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, a tower with 750 new guest rooms and... - September 20, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
Immediate Move-Ins Available for Plan 2 Homes at Mahogany in San Marcos by Brookfield Homes
Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, where value pricing and builder incentives add up to extraordinary savings on luxurious homes, now has several Plan 2 homes ready for immediate move-in. The Plan 2 has 3,533 square feet with four bedrooms, bonus room, 3.5 baths and two-car garage with... - September 19, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
RealUp.com Partners with ORION to Display Prudential Real Estate Listings
RealUp, an online commercial real estate service, has worked with ORION Commercial Services, LLC to upload property listings from affiliates of the Prudential Real Estate Network. The Prudential Real Estate listings will be added to the existing database of properties that are accessible to... - September 19, 2010 - RealUp.com
South Suburban Agents Receive Career Honors from RE/MAX for Continued Success in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates from five suburban communities in south Cook County, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected the continued success these agents have achieved in the metro Chicago real... - September 19, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Boston Brick and Stone Offers Free Pre-Holiday Reduction for Chimney Inspections
Announces the Holidays Are Closer Than You Think - September 19, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
Reminder to Non-Profits: Diamond Volunteer Program Application Deadline – October 15th
The deadline for applying to the Diamond Volunteer Program is less than one month away - October 15th. - September 19, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Rabine Group Begins Construction of their Pavement
The parking lot at the Rabine Group Schaumburg headquarters will display all of the different pavement designs that Rabine Paving offers. - September 19, 2010 - Rabine Group
Barbour ABI Teams Up with Industry Leader Experian
In partnership with Experian, Barbour ABI has recently launched a brand new addition to their highly effective construction contract and project leads services. Called Evolution Knowledge this brand new service leverages Experian’s unique data insight to enhance the quality and depth of information available to Barbour ABI’s customers. - September 19, 2010 - Barbour ABI
Survey Reveals Lengths Buyers Will Go to, to Purchase Property in 2010
A recent national survey of 1100 users, conducted by www.realestateVIEW.com.au aimed to gather data on potential home buyers in 2010 and their feeling about the year ahead, as well as the sacrifices they would be willing to make to purchase a property. - September 19, 2010 - Real Estate View
New American West Single Story Floor Plan - Something to Brag About
American West in Las Vegas, Nevada introduces a new single story home with brag space. This new 3,068 sq. ft. floor plan creates a two-story space in a single-story home. - September 18, 2010 - American West Homes
North Carolina Organization Produces National Universal Design Conference
The R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, in collaboration with The Starkloff Disability Institute, St Louis, MO, announces its fourth Universal Design conference will be held in St. Louis, MO, October 10 -12, 2010. The summit, “Creating Universal Homes and Communities”... - September 18, 2010 - RL Mace Universal Design Institute
Kensington Master Builders, a Luxury Custom Home Builder in Edmonton, Launches New Website
Kensington Master Builders, a prestigious Edmonton custom home builder, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved web site. - September 18, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders
Muriel Bijeau Tops Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Wins Monthly Sales Contest, Tops in Sales Performance Through August
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is proud to recognize Muriel Bijeau as the top agent of the month for August. Muriel is a Buyer and Relocation Specialist, an Accredited Buyer Representative and winner of the 2009 Top Sales Award at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®. “We’re... - September 18, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Xten Industries "Designs Its Future" in American Molder Series in International Magazine
Article that covers Xten Industries efforts to operate in a more "green" fashion. - September 18, 2010 - Xten Industries
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Recognizes Best Landscaping Projects in Texas
2010 Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards - The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) honored excellence in landscaping this year at its annual awards dinner held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas during the Nursery/Landscape Expo. - September 18, 2010 - Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
Million Dollar Home Sales Rise 28% in Silicon Valley, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar home sales in Silicon Valley rose sharply in August compared to a year ago but were down slightly from July as the region’s high-end market continued to recover from its recessionary lows, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading... - September 18, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Agents in Northwest Suburbs Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates from six offices located in the northwest suburban portion of Cook County, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. A total of 22 agents received the awards based on their continued success... - September 18, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Web Source Available
Larry Adreme, President and CEO of Bluejay Sales, inc., announced the opening of their new online store serving businesses involved in structural improvements and upgrades of homes and commercial property. These include construction contractors, home improvement companies and those involved in... - September 18, 2010 - Bluejay Sales Inc.
Supnick Real Estate Brokers the Sale of Self Storage Facility in Cherry Hill, NJ
Sale of a Self Storage Facility in Cherry Hill, NJ. Sold by Supnick Real Estate Company as a short sale. - September 18, 2010 - Supnick Real Estate Co.
Star Metro Chicago Real Estate Agent, Just 34, Takes Reins of RE/MAX Professionals in Bolingbrook, Ill.
Ed Lukasik, Jr., is only 34, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the top individual agent in the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network based on commissions earned in 2009. And his success in metro Chicago real estate sales hasn’t discouraged him from taking on the added challenge of... - September 18, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Newly Designed Bergen Town Center a Hit Despite Recession
The Bergen Town Center in New Jersey Has Become a Destination mall for "off-price fashion" shoppers. It was developed by Vornado Realty Trust. The architect is Cooper Carry. - September 17, 2010 - Cooper Carry Architects
Minorities Build the American Dream
Talk with Fresh Coat Painting franchise owners Jesus and Estfania Walls and Raul and Paolo Castaneda and three similarities quickly emerge—their tenacity, optimism, and dedicated perseverance to the daily operation and long term growth of their painting franchises. Former salesman Jesus... - September 17, 2010 - Fresh Coat Painters
Berwyn, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park and Oak Park, Ill., Agents Earn RE/MAX Honors for Careers in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX agents in Berwyn, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park and Oak Park, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of the nation’s most competitive arenas,... - September 17, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Hill & Co. Real Estate Turns Online Property Search on Its Head
Real estate companies have long searched for the perfect property search engine. Typically a user enters a desired price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the search engine responds by presenting dozens if not hundreds of homes to choose from. Hill & Co. has re-thought this approach, and... - September 17, 2010 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
G.J. Gardner – Northgate Wins Nine 2010 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Awards
Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range. - September 17, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
BHDP Architecture Adds Six to Staff
BHDP Architecture announces the addition of six new employees who bring additional depth in experience and resources to meet client needs. - September 17, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
New Director Organizes Delray Beach Arts Collaborative
The Creative City Collaborative is a nonprofit umbrella organization that promotes art and culture in Delray Beach, Fla. Its new director is tasked with raising funds, developing programs, and creating an arts incubator in the coming months. - September 17, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
National Bestselling Author, Bob Burg to Teach Jacksonville Businesses How to Never Run Out of High Quality Business Prospects
Bob Burg is a highly sought-after speaker, teacher and trainer who combines humor and entertainment with easily applied, proven systems for personal and business marketing. His instruction and coaching leaves an audience with the proper tools and techniques to immediately implement and begin generating desired income. His critically acclaimed book, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts into Sales has been translated into 14 languages and is used as a training manual. - September 16, 2010 - Burg International
Another Milestone in the IHPA’s "Get the Number Campaign" Helping Consumers Make the Right Choices in Hurricane Protection Products
“Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory warning Floridians about window film companies that have sold or are selling products to residential homeowners as “hurricane protection.” - September 16, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association